I did 3 weeks of prednisone to see if my issues were inflamatory. Did really well on it. I had a slightly positive ana and have ulcerative colitis. Rhumy put me on plaquinal since we believe my pain is inflammatory. Been on it for a week now. Still have pain but he said it takes 3-4 weeks to really see results. I am patient. However, I am extremely bloated. Has this happened to anyone else on it? I have not read that as a side effect. Thanks in advance.

It can take up to 6 months for the plaquinel to fully kick in, but I started feeling a difference in 2 months.Make sure to get a baseline eye exam from a medical eye doctor. Then every 6 months after that. There is a small risk of plaquinel affecting your vision.

Oh my please don't tell me plaquenil causes bloat too! I just started it. I am all bloated up from prednisone to the point I am totally disgusted with myself. I look like humpty dumpty. I know it's the prednisone but I beat myself up "for letting myself go" just the same